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Get a Security Risk Assessment
When we take a trip abroad, careful research and planning are always
pre-cursors to the actual holiday. Why? Because we invest a great
deal of money into an overseas trip and we want to make sure that we
get the most for our money. The same applies to buying a new car,
house, computer etc.
But, when it comes to security, we are sadly lacking in our planning
and research.
Why? Because we view security as a “grudge buy”, or a necessary
evil.
Aren’t we being a little naïve and short-sighted?
South Africa has the highest per capita crime rate in the world, and
Johannesburg is known as the “murder capital of the world”, so in
essence when we neglect to plan and research our security needs, we
are playing with our very lives!
Surely protecting our lives and the lives of our family should be
more important than anything else?
We invest in private schooling and medical aid at enormous cost, and
we THINK we have invested sufficiently in security by installing an
alarm and enlisting the services of an armed response company. BUT,
is this enough?
With the ever present risk of crime in South Africa, it is essential
for individuals, communities and businesses to take the initiative
and ensure their own security, and the only way to do this is to
research and plan!
So, what exactly is a Security Risk Assessment?
A risk assessment involves doing a full inspection of your premises
and general activities in order to identify potential weak points.
Once these risks have been identified and evaluated, preventative or
protective measures can be implemented.
Do you have any idea what the weak points in your home or business
are? And, if not, how can you try and rectify a situation if you
have no idea what the problem is? We might be able to provide a
“quick fix” for what we believe to be our weak points…until we have
an incident and realize that we were trying to shoot a lion with a
pea shooter!
For example, have you ever considered that even your garbage can
provide a potential intruder with invaluable information??
Still not convinced that you need a security risk assessment?
Answer these questions!
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Do you know which security products are best suited to your home or
business?
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When it comes to your doors, windows, locks and alarm systems, can
you rely on your own judgment?
In all honesty, unless you are a security expert, the answers to
these questions would have to be a resounding NO!
ALWINCO HAS THE KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES AND REPUTATION, TO ENSURE YOUR
SAFETY!
Do it sooner rather than later! We all know the old adage “Marry in
haste, repent at leisure”. The same can be said when it comes to
ensuring your safety and security. Poor systems and unsecured areas
can at best cost you huge amounts of money, and worst case scenario,
cost you your life. Can you afford to gamble with the safety of
your loved ones?
Whether you are installing a new security system or upgrading an
existing one, a good security risk assessor will have numerous
innovative suggestions.
There is no substitute for experience. And, our team of qualified
security personnel, ex policemen and operations, project and
contract managers have a staggering amount of experience in this
field!
Together, our team and our client form a formidable partnership!
We consult with YOU first and foremost, we establish your perceived
risks and your budget, we survey the property and the surrounding
area and we formulate a plan that WORKS! We help you understand the
balance between a secure environment and a SAFE environment and in
so doing we minimize your chances of becoming a crime statistic!
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